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Cisco Aironet Series 2700/3700 Access Points Deployment Guide

 

  Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point

time of configuration. If the customer does not choose a bracket, the selection default is 
AIR-AP-BRACKET-1, which is the most popular for ceiling installations. The other choice is a universal 
bracket that carries part number AIR-AP-BRACKET-2 (

Figure 12

).

Figure 12

Access Point Bracket Choices - If You Are Using the AP 3600 Module, We Recommend 
AIR-AP-Bracket-2

If the AP needs to be mounted directly to a ceiling on the gridwork, then AIR-AP-BRACKET-1 is 
mounted flush and has the lowest profile. However, if the AP is mounted to an electrical box or other 
wiring fixture, or inside a NEMA enclosure or perhaps wall mounted, then AIR-AP-BRACKET-2 is a 
better choice. The extra space in the bracket allows for wiring, and the extra holes line up with many 
popular electrical boxes. When mounting the bracket to the ceiling gridwork, some ceiling tiles are 
recessed. For this reason, two different styles of ceiling clips, recessed and flush rails, are available 
(

Figure 13

).

Figure 13

Different Clips are Available for Attaching to Ceiling Grid Work

 

Channel Rail Adapters - Cisco Part Number AIR-CHNL-ADAPTER 

When mounting APs to ceiling channel rails such as the ones shown in 

Figure 14

, an optional channel 

adapter is used, AIR-CHNL-ADAPTER. It comes in a two-pack and attaches to the ceiling grid clip 
shown above. Refer to 

Figure 14

 and 

Figure 15

.

Summary of Contents for Aironet 2700 Series

Page 1: ...ientLink support Physical Hardware details mounting options bracket choices and installation considerations Antenna options radiation patterns and external antenna deployments Understanding spatial streams MCS rates and beam forming 802 11n Primer Review of 802 11ac and Wave 1 module for AP 3600 Understanding 802 11ac and Wave 1 for the AP 3700 Best Practices Understanding Channel usage 80 MHz and...

Page 2: ... 0 using these features along with an additional antenna N 1 allows for beam forming for all 802 11a g n clients like ClientLink 2 0 and now beamforms to 11ac 3 spatial streams clients Figure 1 Access Point Portfolio Placement Access Points are available in three models Internal antennas version labeled i have captured antennas part of the housing and not removable The i series is designed for ind...

Page 3: ...3 Cisco Aironet Series 2700 3700 Access Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 2 AP 3700 Models and Eco Packs Figure 3 AP 3600 Models and Eco Packs ...

Page 4: ...dustrial cuts along the edges of the 3700 left and the deeper recess around the logo area This allows for easy visual identification of the different AP device types Figure 4 AP 3700 vs AP 3600 External Antenna Models Figure 5 AP 3700 and AP 3600 Backside Identical The AP 3700e supports 802 11ac Wave 1 native This frees the feature module slot for additional functionality while also permitting ext...

Page 5: ... full spectrum analysis on all channels on both the 2 4 and 5 GHz bands Having a WSSI module avoids having the need to deploy a separate dedicated overlay network for full spectrum monitoring and eliminates the need for an extra cable pull and additional infrastructure costs Figure 7 There is also an option module for the AP 3600 that provides 802 11ac Wave 1 functionality This option cannot be us...

Page 6: ...am clients The AP 3600 supports ClientLink 2 0 which beamforms to legacy 11a g clients and 11n 1 2 3 spatial stream but does not support ClientLink 3 0 Cisco beamforming method to 11ac clients Both the AP 3700 and AP 3600 with module supports the 802 11ac beamforming standard known as ECBF Explicit Compressed Beam Forming a new IEEE method of beamforming that is emerging but not yet fully supporte...

Page 7: ...Figure 8 ClientLink Feature Comparison Both the AP 3700 and AP 3600 support a 4x4 3 architecture However the AP 3600 with the module only supports 11ac in a 3x3 3 mode and lacks the ability to beamform AC clients beyond 7 clients at a time whereas the AP 3700 can beamform 128 clients per radio interface ...

Page 8: ...son of AP 3600 and AP 3700 APs Physical Hardware and Mounting Options AP 1600 2600 3600 and 3700 have similar physical dimensions with a few differences in physical appearance most of which are cosmetic changes to distinguish the different models The mounting options and bracket configurations are identical and interchangeable ...

Page 9: ...00 and 3600 Figure 11 3700 Mechanical Drawing There are many different installation options available depending upon the requirements of the customer Brackets are available from Cisco as well as third party companies During the ordering process the customer may choose one of two brackets but not both Each bracket is a zero dollar 0 option at the ...

Page 10: ...s mounted to an electrical box or other wiring fixture or inside a NEMA enclosure or perhaps wall mounted then AIR AP BRACKET 2 is a better choice The extra space in the bracket allows for wiring and the extra holes line up with many popular electrical boxes When mounting the bracket to the ceiling gridwork some ceiling tiles are recessed For this reason two different styles of ceiling clips reces...

Page 11: ...ss Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 14 Example of Channel Rails Figure 15 AIR CHNL ADAPTER left Slides Onto the Rails Figure 16 AIR CHNL ADAPTER Mounted to Rail Clip left and Finished Installation right ...

Page 12: ...he AP will not slide out from the front side of the tile Figure 17 Optional AIR AP BRACKET 3 Used to Install the AP Directly Into the Tile Note This bracket will fit the 1040 1140 1260 1600 2600 3500 3600 and 3700 Series APs Wall Mounting the AP When wall mounting is desired the installer should understand that walls can be a physical obstacle to the wireless signal therefore maintaining 360 degre...

Page 13: ...scenario Figure 18 Wall Mounting APs Antennas Should be Vertical Up Down or Use the Oberon Right Angle Mounting Structure Ideal for the I series such as 3600i and 3700i Oberon P N 1029 00 2 Changing the Color of an AP If there is a desire to change the color of an AP rather than painting the AP which would void the warranty consider using colored vinyl tape or a colored plastic cover from Oberon F...

Page 14: ...th a purpose guild Wi Fi chipset with enterprise and industrial class components Figure 20 This enables the AP enclosure to have a Plenum rating and is vent less so the unit is ideal for these types of applications Figure 20 Inside the AP 3600 Cover Removed No Vents or Fans Everything is Industrial Quality Note AP 2600 and AP 3700 is also made of a similar construction and designed for clean room ...

Page 15: ...the ceiling In some cases this is preferred for aesthetic reasons so customers may install the AP above a drop ceiling This also may be preferred in high theft areas such as classrooms or in areas where policy dictates that nothing can be visible on the ceiling When this is a hard requirement optional T Bar hangar accessories from third party companies such as Erico and Cooper can be used Figure 2...

Page 16: ...egrade advanced RF features such as voice and location so verify coverage and performance Always try to mount the AP as close to the inside middle of the tile as possible and avoid areas with obstructions Figure 23 Figure 23 Installing AP Above Ceiling Tiles Pick An Area Clear of Obstructions and Avoid Ceiling Clutter Stadium Harsh Environments Customers wishing to install the AP in harsh environm...

Page 17: ...NEMA 16x14x8 Enclosure With Pressure Vent on Bottom Third party sources for NEMA type enclosures include www oberonwireless com www sparcotech com www terra wave com When using a NEMA type enclosure try to have the cables exit out of the bottom of the enclosure so that rain and moisture do not run down the cable into the enclosure Also the color of the enclosure may affect the heat rating for exam...

Page 18: ...ng warehoused can change the RF coverage creating loss of uniform coverage Also try to position the APs as close to the users perhaps lowering the antennas when possible or practical to do so If the AP is 30 feet in the air that is the signal has to go 30 feet further best case When configuring coverage for aisles try to use directional Patch antennas on the wall and shoot down the aisles or use l...

Page 19: ...nment Note External dipole e series or internal antenna I series version could be used When mounting an AP at the end of a pipe or electrical conduit box use the universal bracket Cisco AIR AP BRACKET 2 because it will fit to the holes of most electrical boxes Figure 27 Conduit and adapters can be purchased in most electrical or home repair centers ...

Page 20: ...rd Antenna Cable Recommendation Whenever practical possible please keep antenna cable runs as short as possible Cisco offers low loss LL and ultralow loss ULL cables which have the same characteristics as Times Microwave LMR 400 and LMR 600 Cisco cables carry the part number AIR CAB Aironet Cable and then a length For example a 20 Ft length of LL cable with RP TNC connector is Cisco AIR CAB 020LL ...

Page 21: ...Ps near other electrical or telecommunications equipment keep all wiring and metal away from the antennas and avoid placing the antennas near electrical lines Do not route wiring electrical or Ethernet in the near field 6 15 inches from the antenna Try to refrain from installing the AP in the electrical closet because the best place for the AP is as close to users as possible practical If you have...

Page 22: ...e or contain other materials that degrade Wi Fi coverage it is important to check the coverage inside the elevator While such coverage can be challenging it is often do able especially if the elevator is only a few floors High rise elevators are more challenging because roaming issues are problematic the client is cycling through a large number of APs rather quickly Some companies that do in eleva...

Page 23: ...2566P4W R Dual band directional 1 required 6 dBi Patch wall mount use Additionally the AP 3700p has FCC approval for outdoor use with a higher gain antenna used for Stadium applications Cisco AIR ANT2513P4M N is a Dual band 13 dBi Patch antenna with N style connectors Note Cable assembly RP TNC to N AIR CAB005LL R N may be required depending on installation For additional information on Cisco ante...

Page 24: ...nt Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 29 Standard Dipoles and Short Dipoles On Right Figure 30 Radiation Pattern for the Short Dipole AIR ANT2535SDW R In addition the antennas below may also be used with 1600 2600 3600 and 3700 e Series APs ...

Page 25: ...00 3700 Access Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 31 Specifications for the AIR ANT2524Dx R Dual Band Dipole Antenna Figure 32 Radiation Pattern for the AIR ANT2524Dx R Dual Band Dipole Antenna ...

Page 26: ...Figure 33 Specifications for the AIR ANT2566P4W R Dual Band Patch Antenna Figure 34 Radiation Pattern for the AIR ANT2566P4W R Dual Band Patch Antenna Assuming that the antenna is mounted on a wall the Azimuth in Red is the signal going forward from the antenna The elevation in Blue is the up down pattern ...

Page 27: ...700 3700 Access Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 35 Specifications for the AIR ANT2524V4C R Dual Band Omni Antenna Figure 36 Radiation Pattern for the AIR ANT2524V4C R Dual Band Omni Antenna ...

Page 28: ...he individual specification sheet of the respective antennas Stadium Antenna Option for AP 3702p This antenna is often used by professional installation for outdoor deployments often requiring higher gain This antenna has 2 vertically polarized and 2 horizontally polarized ports Antenna connectors on the back of the antenna are N style female RF connectors An optional cable assembly 4 cables can b...

Page 29: ...29 Cisco Aironet Series 2700 3700 Access Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 39 Mechanicals for AIR ANT2513P4M N ...

Page 30: ...co Aironet Series 2700 3700 Access Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 40 Radiation Pattern of 2 4 GHz AIR ANT2513P4M N Figure 41 Radiation Pattern of 5 GHz AIR ANT2513P4M N ...

Page 31: ...del are shown in Figure 42 and Figure 43 Antenna patterns for the AP 3600i integrated antenna model are shown in Figure 44 and Figure 45 Antenna patterns for the AP 2600i integrated antenna model are shown in Figure 46 and Figure 47 Antenna patterns for the AP 1600i integrated antenna model are shown in Figure 48 and Figure 49 Figure 42 Radiation pattern for AP 3700i Internal Antenna 2 4 GHz ...

Page 32: ...32 Cisco Aironet Series 2700 3700 Access Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 43 Radiation Pattern for AP 3700i Internal Antenna 5 GHz ...

Page 33: ...isco Aironet Series 2700 3700 Access Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 44 Radiation Patterns for the AP 3600i 2 4 GHz Figure 45 Radiation Patterns for the AP 3600i 5 GHz ...

Page 34: ...isco Aironet Series 2700 3700 Access Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 46 Radiation Patterns for the AP 2600i 2 4 GHz Figure 47 Radiation Patterns for the AP 2600i 5 GHz ...

Page 35: ...Hz Figure 49 Radiation Patterns for the AP 1600i 5 GHz Understanding External Antenna Deployments All Cisco antenna connectors are labeled A B C and so on A has a higher priority than B or C D so if the AP supports say 3 or 4 antennas and you only have 2 antennas you can use them on ports A and B for a short term until you install the additional antennas ...

Page 36: ...tenna ports one extra transceiver receiver transmitter per band When using a MIMO dual radiating element antennas such as AIR ANT2524V4C R Dual band Omni directional 2 4 dBi Ceiling mount Omni use AIR ANT2544V4M R Dual band Omni directional 4 4 dBi Wall mount Omni use AIR ANT2566P4W R Dual band directional 6 dBi Patch wall mount use It is not critical which antenna lead goes onto which antenna por...

Page 37: ...ess Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 50 6 dBi Patch Antenna While Not Critical Ideally Ports A and B are Used on the ends Figure 51 AP 1600 Note port A is Spaced Furthest from B and C for Best Diversity ...

Page 38: ...as the furthest apart Figure 52 Antenna Placement Avoid Spacing Antennas Further than 10 Ft Antennas Should be in the Same RF Coverage Area Note Avoid using single band single radiating element antennas such as those used with earlier 3500 series AP products because they are not fully compatible with the newer 1600 2600 and 3600 Series APs Antennas for the 1260 and 3500 series are single radiating...

Page 39: ...1n rates in areas with high metal such as distribution areas or airport hangars sometimes lower gain antennas on the ceiling can perform better because they tend to radiate the signal in all directions increasing the chance that multi path will enhance the signal Of course if you have a clear shot a patch antenna at the end of an aisle at roughly the same height or just above the WLAN client is pr...

Page 40: ...02 11n MIMO systems are described using the number of transmitters and receivers in the system For example two by one or 2x1 refers to a system with two transmitters and one receiver Figure 56 Spatial streams the act of transmitting information out of more than one antenna port concurrently require that the APs have at least two or more transmitters and support elements of 802 11n e g support of m...

Page 41: ... Bonded Channel Supports up to 300 Mbps Unlike the AP 3500 the newer AP 3600 supports 3SS with twice as many transmitters 4 per band enabling faster data rates of up to 450 Mbps Note that there is an extra radio for redundancy and enhanced performance upstream and downstream and the AP 3600 can also beamform to 3SS clients as well Using a dual band design the AP 3600 has a total of 8 transceivers ...

Page 42: ...al but it only uses three transmitters on the downstream side The yellow sections of the MCS chart in Figure 58 depict the faster data rates supported by the AP 3600 The AP 3600 supports 802 11a b g rates as well as 802 11n rates of MCS values 0 23 Figure 58 AP 2600 3600 Supports up to 450 Mbps MCS rates 0 23 AP 1600 MCS rates 0 15 These additional MCS rates permit more choices for the client supp...

Page 43: ...nces in performance with different notebooks using the Intel 6300 card Note Sometimes it can be difficult to reliably maintain a 3SS link because it is easy for the client to rate shift out of the 3SS mode The client plays an important role in the ability to maintain a 3SS link so it can vary with the quality of the client being used and the test environment The AP 3600 with its extra radio per ba...

Page 44: ...e happens and the signals cancel each other out This is called destructive interference Refer to Figure 60 Figure 60 Beamforming constructive and destructive interference Figure 61 provides a visual comparison of ClientLink 1 0 using 1 spatial stream and ClientLink 2 0 using 3 spatial streams Unlike the AP 3500 the AP 3600 provides multiple spatial streams using four transceivers for even greater ...

Page 45: ...eams and then on the reciprocal side transmit downlink figures out the optimal way using all four radios to best form the signal transmit beamforming to enable the client to best decode receive the signal on the downlink with the least amount of retries ClientLink 3 0 with AP 3700 enables beamforming to all 802 11n and 11ac clients including 3SS clients ClientLink 2 0 with AP 3600 enables beamform...

Page 46: ...l which results in fewer retries it was not designed to change the cell range ClientLink creates a better connection experience not larger cell size For this reason when conducting a survey it is important to keep in mind that the AP 3600 cell sizes are generally the same or very similar to other Cisco APs Figure 63 depicts typical ranges in the 1 54 Mbps range While it is always recommended to su...

Page 47: ...ries 3700 Access Point Figure 63 AP 3600 Site Survey Ranges Typical Cell Sizes Have Not Changed AP 3500 and AP 3600 Cell Sizes are the Same Figure 64 Site Survey Sensitivity and SNR Note The SNR for 3SS is 28 dB per IEEE but Cisco RF engineers recommend 30 32 dB for best performance ...

Page 48: ...n have metal grid work in the plaster or asbestos Avoid mounting the AP or antennas near metal objects as doing so can change the coverage area 2 When using the 2 4 GHz frequency the same 1 6 and 11 channel scheme is used as the 5 GHz channel scheme Figure 66 Avoid putting all of the APs on the same channel and reuse channels as you can See our other deployment guides for more on this topic Figure...

Page 49: ...ice and location services 8 Some clients especially older ones do not support the UNII 2 extended client channels 100 140 So if you have lots of older clients you may want to disable them in the DCA channel list Note More and more clients support these channels all the time as will the newer 802 11ac clients 802 11ac Primer How is it different from 802 11n 802 11ac is backward compatible with 802 ...

Page 50: ...o the limited channels and bandwidth limitations it is not practical to bond channels in 2 4 GHz in an enterprise deployment and non standard turbo modes don t scale Understanding 802 11ac wave 1 Elements Figure 67 1 Spatial Stream MCS Rates for 801 11n left and 1 Spatial Stream MCS Rates for 802 11ac Figure 68 Channel Bonding Allows More Usable Bandwidth Similar to a Multi Lane Highway So the net...

Page 51: ...Bonding Up to 433 Mbps on 1 Stream Faster speed occurs when you use multiple spatial streams Newer smart phones may likely support only 1 spatial stream but higher end tablets and notebooks will typically support 2 or more spatial streams Let us look at speeds when using 2 and 3 spatial streams Figure 70 Typical Wave 1 Data Rates 2 and 3 Spatial Streams ...

Page 52: ...tial streams SU MIMO Single User Multiple Input Multiple Output Explicit Beam Forming 1 3 Gbps PHY Approximately 1 Gbps MAC Module details and specifications can be found at the following URL http www cisco com en US prod collateral modules ps12859 ps13128 data_sheet_c78 727794 html Radio Module Operational Overview With the module installed the AP 3600 operates three active radios 2 4 GHz and 5 G...

Page 53: ...nt if so the internal 2 4 GHz radio can be disabled allowing the AP 3600 with the 802 11ac module to come up with full power and full functionality This is a significantly better approach allowing installers to perform full functionality site surveys at 15 4 W 802 11af rather than compromising RF power and shutting down Spatial Streams and other ports Figure 73 Module Powering Options for Low Powe...

Page 54: ...hink of the diagram above turned on its side can radiate on the floor above and below rather than downward in a uniform 360 pattern If the module is installed in an AP 3600e with external antennas the 802 11ac module will still behave as described in Figure 75 and if the dipole antennas are used the AP will continue to provide an omni directional coverage pattern If a patch or other directional or...

Page 55: ... 802 11n radio Both the integrated radio and the module also share the same SSIDs This virtual radio approach requires both radios to be enabled You cannot disable the integrated 5 GHz radio and just run the 11ac radio module Client Band Steering In order to optimize client performance 802 11ac clients are able to take advantage of ECBF Explicit Compressed Beam Forming a IEEE 802 11ac standardized...

Page 56: ... integrated radio and the module radio Given there is no greenfield 802 11ac mode RRM Rogue AP detection and SI Spectrum Intelligence all continue to function normally Figure 77 Understanding RF Radio Interfaces Because 802 11ac is fairly new having a dedicated module handling the VHT Very High Throughput requests makes it easy to see which clients are connected at 802 11ac rates and which 802 11a...

Page 57: ...sole module radio found and ok Console s CDP message for Power Power ok HIGH POWER inline power source Perhaps remove the module and verify if the AP is ok and then reinstall Module should show up as slot 2 If you suspect PoE try AIR PWRB or AIR PWR INJ4 Module not designed to work with AIR PWR INJ5 Some caveats regarding clients connecting to the module 802 11ac clients need same type of security...

Page 58: ...features and functionality such as ClientLink 3 0 as well as the option to use external antennas with 802 11ac applications the AP 3700 is indeed Cisco s best of breed AP The AP 3700 runs at 800 MHz w 512 MB of RAM running a purpose built Cisco Custom Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC This custom chip incorporates Spectrum Intelligence ClientLink 3 0 along with proprietary Cisco IP for ...

Page 59: ...erformance by allowing the AP to beamform to 3 ss clients Clientlink 3 0 It also guarantees an extra receiver to help decode weak client signals for better uplink as well as downlink performance Cisco understands the need that some customers have to stay in the 3af 15 4 power budget If the customer has lower PoE requirements and still wishes to use the AP 3700 and say the WSSI module the AP 3700 w...

Page 60: ... 2700 3700 Access Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 81 AP 3700 Running in 802 3af 15 4 Watt Mode Figure 82 AP 3700 Running in Full Power Mode when it has 18 Watts or More of Available Power ...

Page 61: ...nnels and 4 80 MHz channels 802 11ac Wave 2 supports 160 MHz channels but there is only 1 channel available today this is likely going to get better because the Federal Communications Commission and other regulatory bodies realize the need for more unlicensed spectrum and are actively working to free up more spectrum Let us take a look at the frequencies available and how the channel bonding would...

Page 62: ...ter What is in the future as far as spectrum allocation In the US there are currently 22 10 5 1 channels with bandwidth 20 40 80 160MHz channels With the opening up of 5 35 5 47 GHz and 5 85 5 925 GHz the number of channels increases to 34 16 8 3 If the industry manages to take back the TDWR channels the number increases to 37 18 9 4 So as time progresses we should see additional channels becoming...

Page 63: ...ts to maintain higher connectivity rates The goal being to maintain higher connectivity rates 3 So the real question is do you want to deploy 80 MHz bonded channels 4 Do you have a spectrum available for 80 MHz Does it make sense to use 80 MHz 5 You should understand that this can be a major change to your existing spectrum plan Understanding Channels and How they Relate to the Client So let us ta...

Page 64: ...ss Client Bonded at 80 MHz Notice that the software reports channel is 36 that is where the channel bonding starts On a spectrum analyzer we see that the actual channels in use are 36 40 44 and 48 Figure 88 Example of a Bonded 80 MHz Channel Note For clients to link at 80 MHz you have to set the channel width to 80 MHz on the AP ...

Page 65: ...d into smart phones Devices such as Samsung Galaxy S4 ZTE s Grand Memo and HTC One and new notebooks such as the Apple 2013 Macbook Pro are some early to market 802 11ac devices It is expected that integrated notebooks and tablets those devices often supporting 2 and 3 spatial streams will start to become commonplace Currently Cisco s test bed for interoperability for the 7 6 release supporting th...

Page 66: ...2700 3700 Access Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Interoperability matrix for APs Clients and security types tested with the below clients Figure 91 Laptops and Clients Tested for Interoperability ...

Page 67: ... Aironet Series 2700 3700 Access Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 92 Hand Held Devices Tested for Interoperability Figure 93 Phones and Printers Tested for Interoperability ...

Page 68: ...866 2x2 Edimax EW 7822AC 2x2 Ethernet to 802 11ac Bridges Shipping LinkSys Belkin WUMC710 Buffalo WLI H4 D1300 List for identifying new 802 11ac hardware http wikidevi com wiki List_of_802 11ac_Hardware Variables that Could Impact Performance Some early observations USB clients can appear to be a bit slow performance depending on drivers USB port versions and so on We have also seen some clients t...

Page 69: ... 0 client will perform much better than a USB 2 0 client Integrated radios are the best of all because they are able to take advantage of a fast bus speed as well as the built in antennas of the device For this reason we recommend devices such as the Samsung Galaxy s4 1x1 or the Apple MacBook Air 2x2 over USB clients We certainly recommend USB 3 0 products over USB 2 0 products What channel are yo...

Page 70: ... AP is not obstructed For other tests you should take care to mount the AP in a proper location ceiling or high on a wall in the right orientation Try to follow these best practices avoid mounting the AP near metal mount it horizontally on a ceiling and so on What data rate is the AP transmitting to the client at It is often useful to monitor the data rate of the client The data rate has a direct ...

Page 71: ...es 2700 3700 Access Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 95 Example of an AP Installation Near Metal and Clutter Try to Avoid Metal and Clutter Figure 96 Patch Antenna Against a Metal Fence ...

Page 72: ...on Near Metal and Clutter Again Try to Avoid Metal and Clutter Figure 98 Example of a Poor Installation Access Point Needs to be Level and Not Swing or Move About When mounting devices the AP should be level and secured so that it does not sway or move Keep the AP away from metal objects and try to place it as close to the users as possible ...

Page 73: ... as close to the users as possible Avoid metal or conductive objects in the near field they cause the radio waves to become directional and increases nulls dead spots If you must mount the AP in a high ceiling look at directional antennas to direct angle down the signal to the intended target area and always mount dipoles in the correct orientation Figure 100 When Using Dipole Antennas Observe the...

Page 74: ...es 2700 3700 Access Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Tip When mounting antennas outside always mount with the WIRES DOWN and never obstruct or put weather proofing material over the drain holes ...

Page 75: ...nt Guide Cisco Aironet Series 2700 Access Point Figure 101 Always Mount Antennas Outdoors with Leads DOWN Indoors Does not Matter Figure 102 If Antenna Connectors are Exposed to Weather Coax Seal Should be Used but if Present Do Not Cover Antenna Drain Holes ...

Page 76: ...es An additional non PoE GigE port for downward device connectivity ClientLink 3 0 Beam forming Existing hardware mounting options and bracket choices Existing external antennas similar to AP 3700 802 3af 15 4W PoE scaling to 3x3 3 5 GHz and 2x2 2 2 4 GHz High Density Experience HDX Optimized Roaming and Videostream applications CleanAir Spectrum analysis including 80 MHz Unlike the 3700 series AP...

Page 77: ...ironet Series 2700 Access Point Figure 103 Updated AP Lineup Listing AP 2700 Identifying Cisco Access Points Figure 104 AP 2700 shares the same physical size and mounting as these Access Points All the standard modes are supported Local mode Flex Mode OEAP Mode Monitor Mode ...

Page 78: ...is shortened to PoE This AUX port is designed to function as a downstream port The AUX port is ideal for devices such as video cameras projectors IP Phones Point of Sale terminals and other end point devices It is not designed to perform port aggregation nor will it provide PoE out Additionally this AUX port will be disabled if the AP is being powered by a limited 15 4 W 3af PoE source because it ...

Page 79: ...if there is enough power for the AUX port Figure 107 AUX port active when PoE status is at FULL power or when a local power supply is used Table 1 Power requirements of AP 2700 Description AP Functionality PoE Budget Watts 802 3af E PoE 802 3at PoE PWRINJ4 2700 PoE 802 3at 2700 Out of the box 3x4 3 on 5 G and 3x3 3 on 2 4 G 16 1 No Yes Yes PoE 802 3af 2700 Out of the box Auxiliary Ethernet Portdis...

Page 80: ...700 Access Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 2700 Access Point Mounting Options Cisco Bracket 1 Bracket 2 or the flush mount Bracket 3 may be used Figure 108 All mounting brackets are orderable options and fully supported ...

Page 81: ...Access Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 2700 Access Point Figure 109 Internal and external model has the same physical dimensions scale is in inches Supported Antennas AP 2700e Model Figure 110 Supported antennas for AP 2700 ...

Page 82: ...82 Cisco Aironet Series 2700 3700 Access Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 2700 Access Point Antenna Patterns AP 2700i Figure 111 Patterns Azimuth and Elevation Plane 5 GHz ...

Page 83: ...83 Cisco Aironet Series 2700 3700 Access Points Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 2700 Access Point Figure 112 Patterns Azimuth and Elevation Plane 2 4 GHz ...

Page 84: ...ors because of UNII 1 band restrictions or if I wish to use higher gain antennas A Consider deploying the Cisco Mesh products 1550 and 1530 series or look for Access Points ending in P for professional install such as the 3702P series or our outdoor bridging products Q Which AP is best for high density deployments A Both the 3700 and 3600 have virtually identical AP density for coverage based desi...

Page 85: ...each wave or iteration Fortunately with a modular AP approach such as the AP 3600 upgrading to Wave 1 today is easy Also unlike the competition both the AP 3600 and newer Cisco Access Points such as the AP 3700 with modular support will make upgrading to Wave 2 a painless process without having to perform a complete rip and replace Q With the 802 11ac Module installed in the AP3600 will all 3 radi...

Page 86: ...ork best when there are no obstructions in the path AP 1600 2600 and 3600 are not weatherproof and have an IP rating of 40 URL Links and Other Resources AP 3700 Datasheet http www cisco com en US prod collateral wireless ps5678 ps13367 data_sheet_c78 729421 html AP and Controller Datasheets http www cisco com en US products hw wireless index html Cisco Antenna Reference Guide www cisco com go ante...

Page 87: ...sco com en US netsol ns820 networking_solutions_program_home html Software Support and Downloads http www cisco com tac New Generation of Cisco Aironet Access Points http www cisco com en US prod collateral wireless ps5678 ps10981 at_a_glance_c45 636090 pdf 802 11ac Customer Use Cases http www cisco com en US prod collateral wireless ps5678 ps13367 at_a_glance_c45 729588 pdf Adaptive Radio Modules...

Page 88: ...88 Cisco Aironet Series 2700 3700 Access Points Deployment Guide URL Links and Other Resources ...

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